Nelson's Martial Arts is the leading Taekwondo Karate school in Lexington, KY. Since our opening in 1990 we have been providing the
finest martial arts, self-defense & fitness training for Children,
Teens and Adults.

Martial Arts & Taekwondo Karate for Teens (age 12+)

We have the ultimate way for your teenager to build confidence, self-esteem, develop self-discipline, self-control, and athletic skills, while having lots of fun!

We have great teenagers training in our martial arts center. Our goal for your child is to receive a Black Belt along with their High School Diploma! Being a Black Belt, or even a martial artsInstructor, looks great on your college application! Both parents and students report to us that the discipline and confidence they learn in our center helps them do better in school and increases their chances on receiving scholarships. Your teenager could be one of them!

We will also help your child develop skills to overcome their fears and successfully deal with life challenges such as bullying in High School.

Our program strives to provide your teenager with the self-confidence and focus they need to make it in today's world while teaching them how to be respectful. Nelson's Taekwondo America martial arts center is a safe and positive environment, providing a fun activity-driven atmosphere where those with common interests can join together in physicallyrewarding and mentally challenging activities.

Teens training in our martial arts program also develop positive character traits such as perseverance, goal-setting, honor and discipline. Your child will find that our martial arts program is high energy, exciting, motivating, and they will enjoy the workout as well as the life long friendships that are built exercising and training with people who have similar goals.

Nelson’s Martial Arts in Lexington is a fun and great way to get a good workout! Great for both kids and adults, the Nelson’s wonderfully trained instructors inspire you to do your best while training you to defend yourself at the same time! It’s a fantastic program!

— Cara Hall, Martial Arts for Teens

Our teen students develop real self-defense skills as well as agility, flexibility, speed, focus and many other athletic skills.

Teens perform better in school thanks to our martial arts and karate program.